Trigeminal Neuralgia: Facial Pain Specialist Answers Your Top FAQs

Trigeminal Neuralgia FAQ

Trigeminal neuralgia is often described as one of the most severe types of pain a person can experience. It causes sudden, electric shock-like attacks on one side of the face that can make eating, brushing teeth, or even a light breeze feel unbearable. Although it is a rare condition, it has a big impact on…

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Revision Spine Surgery: A Second Chance After Failed Back Surgery

Revision Spine Surgery

Most people hope spine surgery will be a one-time solution. For many, it is. Pain improves, function returns, and life gradually feels normal again. However, some patients continue to have back or leg pain after surgery or feel better at first and then notice symptoms returning months or years later. This situation is sometimes called…

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What Causes Sciatica and When to See a Neurosurgeon in San Diego

Sciatica

“Sciatica” refers to leg pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, typically from your lower back through the buttocks and down one leg. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or weakness; often these start with a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. Many people recover with time or conservative treatments; however, when pain…

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Brain Tumor and Skull Base Surgery in San Diego: A Patient’s Guide

Brain Tumor and Skull Base Surgery

Brain tumors can be primary (originating in the brain) or metastatic (spreading from another part of the body). They can be benign, like meningiomas or pituitary adenomas, or malignant, such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In San Diego, patients have access to advanced centers specializing in both complex brain and skull base surgery, which often require…

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Comparing ACDF vs Artificial Disc Replacement – Which Is Right for You?

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

Neck pain from conditions such as cervical disc herniation or degenerative disc disease can disrupt daily life, often leading patients to explore surgical options. Two common approaches in San Diego are Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) and Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR). Both aim to relieve nerve compression and restore stability, but they differ in…

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: What to Expect Before, During & After

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery has transformed how we treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Unlike traditional open procedures, these techniques use small incisions, specialized tools, and imaging guidance to access the spine with less disruption to surrounding muscles and tissues. The result is significant: shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, and…

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